Roasted Sweet Pepper Soup

I love Spring! Everything is vibrant, charming and people are always in a good mood (well, that doesn't apply to everyone!) There's often an excuse for eating outside because of the sun always shinning, and for a reason everything is so colorful. And food is not an exception.

Today I wanted to make something light, fresh and savory (and take advantage of all the sweet peppers I had laying in my refrigerator). I enjoy very much cooking with sweet peppers, they're just so versatile and easy to handle. So I decided to make a delicious soup!

This is a very simple and fast recipe. I started by roasting my peppers with a little olive oil on a very very hot pan. You really want the skin to burn a little, this is key for the final flavor. I also added some fragrant cherry tomatoes and a small piece of onion, to brighten up the soup a little bit.

After my peppers and vegetables were roasted to my liking, I cooked them in vegetable broth for good 20 minutes. Normally these vegetables don't take long to cook and those 20 minutes were not really necessary, but I believe that for soups, the longer they simmer the stronger the flavor.

Using a hand mixer, I blended everything together until well incorporated. You really want your soup to be as smooth and even as possible. I then seasoned it with some black pepper, smoked paprika and a bit of dried oregano. You can season it to your taste and liking.

Now your soup is ready. Serve hot and add your favourite toppings. I added a drizzle of olive oil and some tiny slices of rich Parmesan cheese. You can also add a dollop of Crème Fraîche for some creaminess.

Hello Mariana,today I cooked your soup, it smells fantastic. Even my daughters who are both real "Schnöggels" (Martina will translate this word to you), where enthusiastic, and one of them hates peppers. Well done.LG, Britta

About Me

Hello! My name is Mariana and I'm a mexican 'foodie' living in Germany. I started this blog with the idea of sharing my experiences in the kitchen and showing you how easy and fun it is to cook. Hope you enjoy to read me as much as you enjoy my recipes!